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EK12 ZVF

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZVF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 122,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 113,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F - Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a tyre(s) is underinflated

Fail 15 Sep 2022 113,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F - Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a tyre(s) is underinflated

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective, water inside

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 109,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 100,081 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 97,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,207 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 92,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 90,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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EK12 ZVF is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 ZVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EK12 ZVF registered?

EK12 ZVF is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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